2027 RWC: Main contenders await draw fate

2027 RWC: Main contenders await draw fate

LINDIZ VAN ZILLA looks at how the top-seeded teams are shaping up ahead of the 2027 World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday (11am SA time). The top six nations on the World Rugby rankings are in Band 1 and the top seeds, while one of the Band 1 teams will face host...

No more cards for weak scrums?

The Springboks’ win over Ireland – driven by a dominant scrum – has led to a review of yellow-card sanctions for infringements at the set-piece. According to The Times, Six Nations unions are looking to raise the issue within the law-making corridors of rugby. The...

Cheetahs, Lions set for Euro challenge

South Africa’s two representatives in the EPCR Challenge Cup kick off their campaigns this weekend. The in-form Lions host Benetton at Ellis Park on Saturday, with the Cheetahs heading to England for a daunting opener against the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday....

Stormers make big call on Bok star

The Stormers will take on French side Bayonne in their Investec Champions Cup opener on Friday night without a key Springbok. Defence coach Norman Laker confirmed that prop forwards Zach Porthen and Ntuthuko Mchunu, along with versatile forward Ben-Jason Dixon have...

Mallett: Hit players in the pockets for red cards

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says financial penalties need to be looked at as a way of deterring players from ill-discipline. This follows Bok enforcer Eben Etzebeth being sent off in the final minutes of South Africa’s 73-0 demolition of Wales in Cardiff after...